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The #Steelers have placed WR Roman Wilson (finger) on the injured reserve list, signed RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and elevated WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game.
Why it's #1 IR · 5 reports
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- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WR Brandon Smith will be a practice squad elevation for the second week in a row, and will likely start at Z in 11 personnel with DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers chose to sign RB Lew Nichols to the active roster, even though Rico Dowdle (QUES-toe) was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday.
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers chose to sign RB Lew Nichols to the active roster, even though Rico Dowdle (QUES-toe) was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have placed WR Roman Wilson (finger) on the injured reserve list, signed RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and elevated WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. Wilson will now miss at least the next four games.
- Oct 17 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have placed WR Roman Wilson (finger) on the injured reserve list, signed RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and elevated WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. Wilson will now miss at least the next four games.+1
- Oct 17 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers have placed Roman Wilson on IR and signed RB Lew Nichols to the 53-man roster. WRs Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson were elevated from the practice squad.
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The Steelers have placed Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. He’s out at least through the bye week.
RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith have been elevated from the practice squad.
Why it's #2 IR · Michael Pittman (top-150) · 6 reports
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- Oct 10 Aaron Wilson (X) #Steelers elevate Brandon Smith, Lew Nichols
- Oct 10 Alan Saunders (X) Brandon Smith had a hot start to training camp, showing off his connection with Aaron Rodgers from their time with the #NYJets. He's the #Steelers WR call-up from the practice squad with Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have elevated Lew Nichols for the third and final time this season. They'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster if they want to play him again. His elevation is probably not a good sign for the status of RB Rico Dowdle, who is questionable.
- Oct 10 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have elevated Lew Nichols for the third and final time this season. They'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster if they want to play him again. His elevation is probably not a good sign for the status of RB Rico Dowdle, who is questionable. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have signed cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from their practice squad to their 53-man roster and elevated RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith from the practice squad for Sunday's game.
- Oct 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers have placed Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. He’s out at least through the bye week. RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith have been elevated from the practice squad.
- Oct 10 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have signed cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from their practice squad to their 53-man roster and elevated RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith from the practice squad for Sunday's game.
- Oct 10 Brooke Pryor (X) With Michael Pittman Jr. going to IR, the Steelers have re-signed DB Donieko Slaughter to the active roster from the practice squad. Steelers also announced gameday elevations for PS RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith. Nichols’ elevation suggests they’ll be without RB Rico Dowdle for another week.
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Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is OUT today against the Colts. Jaylen Warren is the lead dog with Travis Homer and Lew Nichols supporting as backups.
Why it's #3 Out · Jaylen Warren (top-150)
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- Oct 11 Brooke Pryor (X) Lew Nichols spells Jaylen Warren and gets a nice six-yard gain up the middle. Practice squad elevation with Rico Dowdle still out.
- Oct 11 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is OUT today against the Colts. Jaylen Warren is the lead dog with Travis Homer and Lew Nichols supporting as backups.
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The Steelers placed Gennings Dunker on IR with a knee injury. They signed Travis Homer to the active roster to fill his roster spot.
In addition; they’re elevating RB Lew Nichols and CB Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad.
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- Sep 26 Alan Saunders (X) It would not at all surprise me if Lew Nichols is the #Steelers No. 2 running back when it comes to touches on Sunday. He's up from the practice squad, with Rico Dowdle out and Jaylen Warren questionable. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Doneiko Slaughter is a practice squad elevation for the third time this season. If the #Steelers want to play him again, they'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster.
- Sep 26 Alan Saunders (X) Doneiko Slaughter is a practice squad elevation for the third time this season. If the #Steelers want to play him again, they'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have officially placed Dunker on the IR and signed running back Travis Homer from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. They have also elevated CB Doneiko Slaughter and RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad for this Sunday's game against the #Bengals.
- Sep 26 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have officially placed Dunker on the IR and signed running back Travis Homer from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. They have also elevated CB Doneiko Slaughter and RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad for this Sunday's game against the #Bengals. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers rookie guard Gennings Dunker will go on IR today and is expected to miss four to six weeks with an MCL injury, per Tom Pelissero of Netflix. Dunker was injured in practice on Wednesday and had already been ruled out this week.+2
- Sep 26 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers have placed rookie G Gennings Dunker on IR and signed RB Travis Homer to the active roster. Team also elevated RB Lew Nichols and DB Doneiko Slaughter to the game day roster, potentially indicating that Joey Porter Jr. won’t make his season debut Sunday.+1
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Joey Porter Jr. is inactive again as expected.
Eli Heidenreich a surprise inactive, but the team will work more with Travis Homer and Lew Nichols alongside Jaylen Warren.
Warren, Jamel Dean; and Michael Pittman Jr: are all up today after being questionable. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives:
RB Rico Dowdle
QB Drew Allar
QB Will Howard (3rd QB)
CB Joey Porter Jr.
RB Eli Heidenreich
DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
DT Gabriel Rubio
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- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Lew Nichols comes in for one play and a touch but gets wrapped down from behind. Warren right back into the game. You can 30 is totally gassed.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Not sure I'd have given Travis Homer the touches over Lew Nichols but to each their own. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Jaylen Warren has played 36 of 38 snaps today. He's been absolutely fantastic.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Lew Nichols is the second kick returner with Eli Heidenreich down.
- Sep 27 Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. is inactive again as expected. Eli Heidenreich a surprise inactive, but the team will work more with Travis Homer and Lew Nichols alongside Jaylen Warren. Warren, Jamel Dean; and Michael Pittman Jr: are all up today after being questionable. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives: RB Rico Dowdle QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) CB Joey Porter Jr. RB Eli Heidenreich DT Kevin Jobity Jr. DT Gabriel Rubio
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With the roster spot created by trading Joey Porter Jr, the Steelers have signed DB Doneiko Slaughter to the Active Roster from the Practice Squad. He had been elevated in each of the first 3 games.
Team also elevated RB Lew Nichols to the Active/Inactive Roster for this game
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- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have signed CB Doneiko Slaughter from their practice squad to their 53-man roster and elevated RB Lew Nichols III for tonight’s game.+1
- Oct 1 Aaron Wilson (X) #Steelers sign Doneiko Slaughter to 53, elevate Lew Nichols
- Oct 1 Brooke Pryor (X) With the roster spot created by trading Joey Porter Jr, the Steelers have signed DB Doneiko Slaughter to the Active Roster from the Practice Squad. He had been elevated in each of the first 3 games. Team also elevated RB Lew Nichols to the Active/Inactive Roster for this game
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The Steelers' full list of releases:
WRs Brandon Smith, Max Hurleman
RBs Travis Homer, Lew Nichols
OL Doug Nester, Steven Jones
DBs Devan Boykin, Doneiko Slaughter, D'Shawn Jamison, Sebastian Castro
LBs Elandon Roberts, Malik Harrison, Jacoby Windmon
EDGE Julius Welschof
DL Esezi Otomewo, Dean Lowry, Kyler Baugh, Anthony Goodlow
TEs Lake McRee, Lance Mason
They've also placed OL Jack Driscoll and S DeShon Elliott on IR. CB Donte Kent will remain on the PUP list and have to miss the first four games.
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- Aug 30 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers final roster cuts: OLB Julius Welschof ILB Jacob WIndmon DB Devan Boykin CB D'Shawn Jamison CB Doneiko Slaughter S Sebastian Castro G Steven Jones G/T Doug Nester RB Lew Nichols TE Lake McRee WR Brandon Smith WR Max Hurleman RB Travis Homer
- Aug 30 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers' full list of releases: WRs Brandon Smith, Max Hurleman RBs Travis Homer, Lew Nichols OL Doug Nester, Steven Jones DBs Devan Boykin, Doneiko Slaughter, D'Shawn Jamison, Sebastian Castro LBs Elandon Roberts, Malik Harrison, Jacoby Windmon EDGE Julius Welschof DL Esezi Otomewo, Dean Lowry, Kyler Baugh, Anthony Goodlow TEs Lake McRee, Lance Mason They've also placed OL Jack Driscoll and S DeShon Elliott on IR. CB Donte Kent will remain on the PUP list and have to miss the first four games.
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Lew Nichols has returned the last two kickoffs for the #Steelers.
Not sure if that is something intentional on the Steelers part, or if it's a directional kick thing from Tampa. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Chase McLaughlin hits a 33-yard field goal to cap a long #Bucs drive.
Tampa went 70 yards in 178 plays over 9:02.
TB 16
PIT 3
5:02, 3Q
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- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers go three and out, drop to 1 for 8 on third-down conversion attempts. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Lew Nichols has returned the last two kickoffs for the #Steelers. Not sure if that is something intentional on the Steelers part, or if it's a directional kick thing from Tampa.
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) Lew Nichols has returned the last two kickoffs for the #Steelers. Not sure if that is something intentional on the Steelers part, or if it's a directional kick thing from Tampa. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Chase McLaughlin hits a 33-yard field goal to cap a long #Bucs drive. Tampa went 70 yards in 178 plays over 9:02. TB 16 PIT 3 5:02, 3Q
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#Steelers captains are
DT Keeanu Benton
RG Brock Hoffman
RB/ST Lew Nichols III
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- 2d Alan Saunders (X) #Browns win the toss and will receive. #Steelers will defend the north end zone in the first quarter. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers captains are DT Keeanu Benton RG Brock Hoffman RB/ST Lew Nichols III
- 2d Mark Kaboly (X) Today's captains: Brock Hoffman, Keeanu Benton and Lew Nichols.+1
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Lew Nichols and Rico Dowdle in for the team's pony package on 2nd down. That's a new one. Feel like the rotation at RB is just too heavy right now. Warren has to play more.
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- Oct 25 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Steelers halftime RB snap count Jaylen Warren 24 Rico Dowdle 16 Lew Nichols 1 Out of 37 plays+1
- Oct 25 Nick Farabaugh (X) Lew Nichols and Rico Dowdle in for the team's pony package on 2nd down. That's a new one. Feel like the rotation at RB is just too heavy right now. Warren has to play more.
- Some new #Steelers uniform numbers Robert Tonyan is now 85 Rayshawn Jenkins is 20 Lew Nichols is 31 Doneiko Slaughter is 40 Car’lin Vigers is 42 Bradyn Swinton is 57 Brandon Johnson is 89
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The #Steelers have re-signed the following players to their practice squad, per Omar Khan.
Lew Nichols, Travis Homer
Brandon Smith, Max Hurelman
Lake McRee
Doug Nester, Steven Jones
Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh
Doneiko Slaughter, Sebastian Castro
Jacoby Windmon, Julius Welschof · Quoting Alan Saunders: Omar Khan said that Will Howard and Ben Skowronek are in the concussion protocol, but expects then to clear before Week 1.
Also expects all the rest of the team's injured players to be ready for Week 1.
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- Aug 31 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have re-signed the following players to their practice squad, per Omar Khan. Lew Nichols, Travis Homer Brandon Smith, Max Hurelman Lake McRee Doug Nester, Steven Jones Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh Doneiko Slaughter, Sebastian Castro Jacoby Windmon, Julius Welschof · Quoting Alan Saunders: Omar Khan said that Will Howard and Ben Skowronek are in the concussion protocol, but expects then to clear before Week 1. Also expects all the rest of the team's injured players to be ready for Week 1.+1
- Aug 31 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers have 4 PS spots left. Signed: - RBs Travis Homer, Lew Nichols -WRs Max Hurleman, Brandon Smith -TE Lake McCree - OL Doug Nster Stephen Jones - DL Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh - DB Sebastian Castro, Donekio Slaughter - LB Jacoby Windman, Julius Welschof
- Aug 31 Alan Saunders (X) Khan said they "aren't closing the door" on a return for Elandon Roberts, but that doesn't not appear to be happening at this time. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have re-signed the following players to their practice squad, per Omar Khan. Lew Nichols, Travis Homer Brandon Smith, Max Hurelman Lake McRee Doug Nester, Steven Jones Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh Doneiko Slaughter, Sebastian Castro Jacoby Windmon, Julius Welschof
- Aug 31 Nick Farabaugh (X) Omar Khan announces the following PS signings: RB: Lew Nichols, Travis Homer WR: Bandon Smith, Max Hurleman TE: Lake McRee OL: Doug Nester, Steven Jones DL: Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh DB: Sebastian Castro, Doneiko Slaugher LB: Jacoby Windmon EDGE: Julius Welschof